Kentucky Summer Heat is No Match for This Refreshing Lavender Lemonade
This summer heat wave has been ROUGH. I've had to spend a lot of time outside this week, and I gotta be honest, I am not made for this weather. I think I may be part penguin.
Don't get me wrong, as long as there is a body of water and a float, I am down to spend a whole hot day outside, but otherwise you'll find me with my fan and a cold beverage. This Lavender Lemon Limeade that Merritt Bates-Thomas from The Kitchen Transition shared with me today is the perfect sweet yet tart drink to quench your thirst.
Lavender Lemon Limeade Ingredients
5 cups water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon culinary lavender
1 cup fresh lemon & lime juice (I used a 2 pound bag of lemons & limes, juiced)
Ice cubes
Lemon or lime wheels and lavender bloom spikes for garnish
How to Make Lavender Lemon Limeade
1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, lavender buds, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and let steep for 20 minutes.
2. Juice lemons and limes.
3. Strain out lavender buds from your infused simple syrup.
4. In a large pitcher, combine lavender syrup, fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice, and remaining 4 cups of water. Stir well and chill thoroughly.
5. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon and lime wheels along with lavender bloom spikes if desired.
Just throwing this out there, it would be an incredible base for a zesty cocktail! Just add your spirit of choice and enjoy by the pool or at your next dinner party.
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